My seven-year-old saw Mayo win Sam at his first final. What are the chances?
It was impossible not to think of those no longer here as Mayo finally won Sam Maguire in a decider for the ages
Stephen Rochford’s player-by-player guide to Mayo’s starting team for the All-Ireland final
Have we ever seen an 18-year-old make such an impact on a season as Kobe McDonald?
Stephen Rochford: Mayo might not need a miracle to beat Kerry after all
All metrics suggest victory for the Kingdom, but Andy Moran’s players just need to win individual battles
Stephen Rochford: Mayo have improved immensely, but is it enough to stage an upset?
Kerry are massive favourites to claim title but Mayo have shown signs of danger
Stephen Rochford: Kerry’s prolific Dylan Geaney yet another attacking problem for rivals Dublin
Big defensive responsibility for Dublin will be to get pressure on Kerry shots
Stephen Rochford: If it’s a red card in the 66th minute, it’s a red card in the sixth minute
Gaelic football needs to move away from excusing fouls based on the stage of the game they’re committed
Kerry entered last weekend as Sam Maguire contenders. They came away as outright favourites
But Armagh might have shone a light on a way to get at All-Ireland champions
Stephen Rochford: Kerry and Armagh never imagined it coming to this
The season will be over for one of the pre-championship favourites after Saturday’s knockout match in Killarney
Stephen Rochford: With Kevin McStay in hospital I was managing Mayo again in circumstances nobody wanted
The build-up to our game against Tyrone last summer was a surreal and unsettling experience
Parnell Park may bring out more in a Dublin team rejected by its fans
Ger Brennan’s influence has been limited this season, but ground switch could be a positive move
Stephen Rochford: Jim McGuinness was in the wrong, but he deserves to be cut some slack
Donegal manager knows he was wrong to put his hand on a player, but context is important
Stephen Rochford: Armagh’s ability to kill Monaghan’s momentum won them the Ulster final
The Orchard County’s experience made a significant difference when the pendulum of the game started to sway
Stephen Rochford: If Roscommon beat Tyrone, they’ll be All-Ireland contenders on merit
Connacht final win against Galway proved Mark Dowd’s team are in a very good place, but the element of surprise is now gone
Stephen Rochford: An injury is a setback, but from that comes opportunity for another player
‘Much of the mood and energy in a dressingroom can be set by the injured player ... if they can deal with the disappointment’
Stephen Rochford: Andy Moran must carry on through the pain and show faith in Mayo players
The blame game is at full pelt after defeat to Roscommon, which is why the manager must show even more belief in his men